Kaiak Sonar vs Work@holic Base Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kaiak Sonar takes 4 of 5 categories.
Kaiak SonarChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Work@holic Base ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Sonar4/5
Work@holic Base Man1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Kaiak Sonar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kaiak Sonar
- Sillage & projection
- Kaiak Sonar
- Value for money
- Work@holic Base Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kaiak Sonar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNaturaWork@holic Base ManLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%
Category winnerKaiak SonarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
103 votes
11%Love
67%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKaiak Sonar
SillageKaiak Sonar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint
Heart
GeraniumCloves
Base
VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree
InformationalShared notesLavender, Moss, Vetiver and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall8
Winter8
Day100
Night9
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,642
PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerKaiak SonarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKaiak Sonar opens with a watery, salty rush, touched by seaweed, citrus and crisp fruits before softer florals come through. It stays fresh and airy, then dries down to musk, woods and a gentle amber warmth. This is a modern aquatic floral with a breezy coastal feel rather than a sweet fruity style. It makes most sens…
Reviews →Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Kaiak Sonar or Work@holic Base Man?
Kaiak Sonar takes 4 of 5 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Work@holic Base Man?
Kaiak Sonar lasts longest (Kaiak Sonar 60/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Work@holic Base Man?
Kaiak Sonar projects furthest (Kaiak Sonar 49/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kaiak Sonar and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Moss, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is Kaiak Sonar or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?
Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Work@holic Base Man?
Kaiak Sonar has top notes of Watery Notes, Seaweed, Salt and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Metallic notes, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Moss, Atlas Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.
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